Pregnancy Update

So, Monday night, May 4, I woke up after being asleep for 2 hours with really bad lower back pain, and contractions. Got up, took some Tylenol for my killer headache, went back to bed. 10 minutes later woke with it again. This went on for about 3 hours, so I knew there was something going on. Around 3 Am I called Labor and Delivery, and luckily my good friend Kamille was working. She had me talk to a nurse who told me to take a warm bath and see if that helps. I was able to sleep after that. The contractions kept coming but not nearly as strong. That morning I walked the girls to school, still feeling some pains. I called my Doctor's office and they told me to go into the hospital to get checked out. You know when something feels wrong and you think "this isn't good" then, after its gone you think maybe it wasn't so bad? Well, that's how I thought so I really didn't want to go in. Changed my mind after talking to a couple people, and went to get in my car. Dave went into work, girls were at school, and I was taking Laney to Andrea's. Go to get in the car, and the battery is totally dead. Great. Called Dave, and he came right home. On the way to the hospital my contractions were coming harder. As I got hooked up to the monitors, my contractions were coming every 2-4 minutes from about 10:30-2. They decided to keep me overnight to see if there were any changes. Although nervous, I was secretly excited to stay overnight in my favorite place! At 1, they gave me some medicine to stop the contractions. Dave had to get back to work, and since I was taken care of, he didn't need to be there. Well, the meds didn't do anything. Got another dose at 2. They checked me that night, and I haven't started to dilate, which is VERY good. Elin is too little to come now.
This went on all day, all night, and is still going. Around 2 PM , Wednesday, May 4, the nurse who checked me thought there was somewhat of a change in my cervix, but my doctor felt good about sending me home on the niphedipine and partial bed rest. They gave me the steroid shot to help with Elin's lung development, and I go back in today for the second dose. Dave came and got me, I went and took my English Final at the college testing center ( I HAD to, it was the last day- which I got an A on!) then came home after dropping Dave off at his Region Track Meet. Contractions still coming throughout the night, and a little bit this morning.
I really can't believe this is happening. I never come early with babies- Pyper was 2 weeks early- but not this. I feel really good though. My docotor did say that babies born this early have a very high survival rate, and the steroids for her lungs has proven to work well. We just have to wait and see what happens. I just have to stay down. No exercising- which I am most bummed about because I am totally addicted to Zumba (even with my big belly!) , no walking the girls to school - which I LOVE to do, and just take it easy at home. Rest a lot. Rylee and Pyper are excited to chip in and help with laundry, cleaning, and they are planning on making waffles this morning!
I am so grateful to everyone that has helped with the girls. Taking them to school, after school, Laney during the day, and thanks to Grandma Linda taking over for Laney's "pretend birthday" at preschool. I was told that Laney informed all her friends that "my mom is in the hospital and it's my birthday!" Life doesn't seem to phase little ones! I really do appreciate all the phone calls from family, friends, and neighbors. I am so lucky.
We will just see where this all ends. I am still doing the heparin injections 2x day, and now on this medication, so I am doing everything to keep this baby in me. I really do feel comforted that everything will turn out-however it is supposed to.